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NOVA"Hunting The Edge of Space - The Ever Expanding Universe"
The conclusion investigates the universe's distant past - and its future. Modern telescopes add a mysterious new twist: The majority of the stuff of the universe is invisible, tied up in dark matter and dark energy. A new generation of telescopes embarks on a new mission, to seek out these mysterious dark forces. Part 2 of 2G

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Forgetting: A Portrait of Alzheimer's
"The Forgetting: A Portrait of Alzheimer's" is aimed at helping Americans better understand and cope with this fearsome disease. The centerpiece of the two-hour special is a 90-minute documentary -- a dramatic, compassionate, all-encompassing look at Alzheimer's that weaves together the history and biology of the disease, the intense real-world experiences of Alzheimer's patients and caregivers, and the race to find a cure. "The Forgetting" will reach out to all Americans concerned about Alzheimer's -- providing broader awareness and understanding of the disease and offering immediate, practical support to families and caregivers. D